Manchester City’s Rodri was announced as the winner of football’s most prestigious individual prize, the Ballon d’Or. To claim the award, he went head-to-head with Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. The Ballon d’Or is the biggest accolade a player can achieve, and every footballer dreams of winning it.
Rodri Wins the Ballon d’Or
Many were shocked and left with their mouths wide open when Rodri was declared the Ballon d’Or winner. Most expected Real Madrid’s star, Vinicius Junior, to lift the trophy, making Rodri’s victory a surprising outcome.
Cristiano Ronaldo Speaks on the ‘Unfairness’ of Rodri’s Ballon d’Or Win
Despite Rodri’s deserving performance, his win was criticized as “unfair” by some, including football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. The Real Madrid icon has previously called for fairness in Ballon d’Or voting, as he himself was once a victim of perceived bias. During his prime rivalry with Lionel Messi, Ronaldo won the award five times, while Messi secured it eight times.
Rodri Responds to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Comments on Unfairness
Following Ronaldo’s comments, Rodri did not hold back when asked about his views on the matter. Speaking via @diarioas, he said, “The journalists chose me. When he (Ronaldo) won his Ballon d’Or, he agreed it was fair, but when others win it, it’s called unfair? Ridiculous!”